Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below.

The range statement provides details of how this competency can be used in the workplaces of the racing industry to assess racing gear suitability and safety. Workplaces include greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racecourses, training tracks and administration buildings.
Approved racing gear and equipment may include:
gear or equipment that is approved by regulatory racing body to be worn by greyhounds or horses during trials and races
gear or equipment that is approved by regulatory racing body to be worn by drivers, riders or handlers, including:
boots
colours
gloves
goggles
helmets
vests
whips.
Non-approved racing gear and equipment may include:
gear or equipment that is considered by stewards to be unsafe, unsuitable or ineffective and which contravenes the rules of racing.
Considerations of fit check for racing gear comfort and safety will include:
frayed reins
impaired action
incorrectly adjusted blinkers and pacifiers
loose shoes
loose straps
loose bandages
reins with buckles
rubbed hair or skin
slipped saddles.
Safe handling techniques will include:
adhering to responsibilities under OHS legislation and workplace practices
adhering to responsibilities under national and state codes of practice; federal, state and territory legislation; and local government regulations covering animal welfare
applying safe controlling and restraining techniques
assessing greyhound or horse level of education and behaviour prior to handling
considering variables that influence behaviour of greyhounds or horses, such as:
fences and equipment
other persons or animals
vehicles
wind and noise
identifying good behaviour traits and bad behaviour traits and vices
seeking assistance from other workers when required.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions that are to apply when assessing gear suitability and safety
implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe, effective and efficient assessment of racing gear suitability and safety
working with others to undertake and complete the required procedures that meet required outcomes.
Evidence should be collected over a period of time in a range of racing operations relevant contexts, and include dealings with an appropriate range of situations using a variety of racing greyhounds or horses.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency must be assessed in a racing workplace that provides access to the required resources. Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. It is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements or Australian Standards requirements.
Assessment of the practical components of this unit will be by observation of relevant skills.
The following resources must be available:
a variety of greyhounds, and harness or thoroughbred horses
materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to assess racing gear suitability and safety
safe handling areas, such as racetracks, race meetings and related facilities
work instructions and related documentation.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Racing Training Package.
The suggested strategies for the assessment of this unit are:
written and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidate's application of practical tasks.
Evidence is required to be demonstrated over a period of time, therefore where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons, at least one of whom should be approved by the State Principal Racing Authority.
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace, and job role.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds).